Our Plant a Tree for the Jubilee went exceptionally well. If anyone has any more photos they would like to add to the ones here:

Thank you to all who made the day possible and to Pat for so regally planting the Rowan tree in the church garden.

Congratulations to church member, Ruth Baker, on the publication of her book. Chat to Ruth to find out more!

Garden digging, but this time to explore possible Roman finds dropped along Dere Street on which we sit. To find out more, go to https://www.thebishopbigdig.com/

An afternoon of worship, thanksgiving and praise
Bishop Auckland Fellowship of Christian Churches invite you to an afternoon of worship, thanksgiving and praise. Sited in the Arrivals Court (outside St. Peter’s Chapel) in the grounds of historic Auckland Castle, we will gather to celebrate the service for seventy years of our queen. Bring along family and friends… your own outdoor chairs (or picnic rugs if you wish to be on the grass.)
Live music will be provided by Ichthus.
More information and the service details will follow on www.believeinbishop.org

We are holding a ‘Platinum Jubilee’ Fund Raising Celebration on Saturday 4th June at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church.

‘Planting a Tree for the Jubilee’ at 3.30pm

followed by

Afternoon Tea

Please wear ‘red, white and blue‘

We are also holding a Jubilee raffle.

Tickets are on sale as from Olive, Ralph, Sandra or Diane – £8.00

If anyone would like to make monetary donation towards the cost of the prizes please pass this on to either Ralph, Olive, Sandra or Diane.

BAFCC Songs of Praise – Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Sunday 5 June at 3pm at the Bowling Green, Auckland Castle. BAFCC invite us to join them for an afternoon of worship, thanksgiving and praise in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Bring family, friends and your own outdoor chairs, to sit in the wonderful surroundings of the inner grounds of Auckland Castle. A super way to end the extended weekend of festivities, with live music provided by Ichthus.

Thank you to all who organised, and all those who came and supported our Coffee Morning on Wednesday when £108 was raised for Church Funds.

Further Dates for your diary:

A JUBILEE CELEBRATION

(Including ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’)
Saturday, June 4th (by ticket only)
Time and prices to be announced nearer the date.

CONCERTS

The Stockton to Darlington Ukulele Express, Saturday, September 24th at 7.00pm
Ferryhill Town Band – ‘Remembrance’ Saturday, November 12th at 7.00pm
Soundwaves Choir – Saturday, December 10th at 7.00pm.
More Concert information will be issued as it becomes available.

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